AR HB1153

Appropriates $1,067,076 to the Arkansas Beef Council from the Beef Council Fund, with $1,037,000 designated for research and development

Appropriates $120,000 to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board for operating expenses, promotional items ($25,000), and research development ($94,000)

Appropriates $2,000,000 to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board, including $1,975,000 for research and development

Appropriates $21,980,696 total for rice programs: $6,980,696 to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board from the Rice Research and Promotion Fund, plus $15,000,000 from cash funds for rice research and development

Appropriates $8,600,000 to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and $444,494 to the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board for operating, research, and development expenses for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026